Portrait Photography and Retouching Fundamentals

Capturing a portrait that truly reflects a subject's personality requires more than just pointing a lens. It demands an understanding of lighting, composition, and the post-processing skills to bring your vision to life. This course guides you through the complete portrait workflow, from configuring your camera to finalizing the edit. You will explore foundational photography concepts, learn how to direct subjects, and explore modern editing techniques to produce polished, natural-looking portraits. What you will learn: - Understand fundamental camera settings, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO for optimal exposure. - Master basic lighting patterns and composition rules to flatter your subjects. - Practice proven communication techniques for posing subjects and making them feel comfortable. - Apply modern, non-destructive editing workflows to enhance colors, tones, and contrast. - Explore current retouching concepts, including smart masking and natural skin texture preservation. The course begins with essential photography terminology and basic camera mechanics before progressing systematically through lighting, posing, and step-by-step post-processing workflows. Designed specifically for beginners, this course requires no prior photography or editing experience. Start reading today to build your skills and confidently capture beautiful portraits.